1MaySpringtime in the Rockies. How can you beat it? I started this message in seventy-degree weather and finished in a snowstorm! It’s nice to have a constant- our lodge , friends and events. April means Frokost which has been led by Becky Tamblyn for several years. Frokost was an immense
24FebThe year has started out with our “World “ famous fish fry. Members from several Colora-do lodges were in attendance enjoying the walleye that was cooked by Carol Hackett. Assisting Carol was Dave Haugen, Maria, Terry, and Kathy Godsil as they skinned, deboned, and breaded the fish. Karen did an
3FebKenneth M Halvorson, SrSeptember 13th, 1933 – February 2nd, 2025 There are no memorial plans at this time. Please keep Lois and their family in your thoughts and prayers. Kenneth Martin Halvorson Sr., 91, passed away at home on Sunday February 2, 2025, after a courageous 14-month battle with
3FebLinda Houghton-Reeves August 18, 1947 – November 27, 2024 Linda Marie Houghton-Reeves, 77, of Colorado Springs, passed away unexpectedly on November 27, 2024. Linda was born on August 18, 1947, to Walter and Mary Houghton in Escanaba, Michigan. After graduating from Gladstone High School in 1965, she went on to
3FebKathlyn Joan Steinke December 26, 1931 – December 13, 2024 Kathlyn Joan Steinke passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024, at the age of 92+. Kath-lyn was born in Warroad, MN to Karl and Arrabella Olson. She married her true love, Duane, in 1955 and together they had three children.
28JanThe January 2025 President’s Message was a reflection on last year, 2024, so it is only fitting that this month’s message should be focused on 2025. Currently our cultural programs are still being finalized but we will start off in February with Erik finishing his presentation on interesting facts about
27NovOrlin “Swede’ N. Knutson November 28, 1936 – October 31, 2024 Swede, age 87, passed away on October 31, 2024, in Colorado Springs, CO. A dedicated family man, he is survived by his daughters, Erica B. Knutson and Karstin L. Knutson Lysne; his grandson, Joshua R. Lysne; and sons-in-laws, Duncan
27NovWe have continued to have several successful events since the last Flammen. We participated in the Trollheim Bazaar in Denver, on Nov 1st and 2nd where the Lodge volunteers Jean, Bjorg, Kathie, Maria, Jane, and Kelly sold lefse. Our November Heritage Meeting featured Erik Tjelmeland discussing little known facts about
8SepPresident’s Message Oct 24 New Fjellheim President Terry Mapstone, left, accepting the Fjellheim presidential gavel from past four year Fjell-heim president Becky Tamblyn, right. We are well into our Fall schedule of events. We had a very successful Fish Fry on 14 Sep thanks to all the members who volunteered.
1SepI’d like to say, congratulations to all the members who have met a milestone with Sons of Norway, Colorado Springs Chapter.
